6.5 million people in the UK listen to podcasts each week, and it鈥檚 no surprise with the range of shows out there. We鈥檝e compiled six essential podcasts that every PhD student should tune into.
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Postgraduate students Joshua Hall and Daniel Arneman bring their experiences of PhD study to this lively and wide-ranging podcast.
Recent topics have included making a plan to repay your student loan, defending your thesis via Zoom and how to stay motivated when the going gets tough.
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A podcast for PhD students, by PhD students. This is Grad School provides a casual place for researchers to decompress and discuss relevant topics.
Although it has not been updated since March 2019, the episodes still cover a variety of appropriate concerns. Highlights include tips for attending academic conferences and how to nail interviews.
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Whether you鈥檝e received a scholarship or are self-funding, looking after your finances is a regular concern when you鈥檙e a PhD student.
Personal Finance for PhDs imparts pearls of wisdom on budgets, investment and debt repayment, with regular guests from the worlds of academia and finance.
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It鈥檚 important to think about your next career move when your PhD studies are over.
You may wish to apply the skills you learn on your studies to a career outside of academia. If that鈥檚 the case, Career Talk will empower you to take control of your future with interview prep, CV tips and solid advice from industry professionals.
5). Student Mental Health
The stresses of being a PhD student can put a strain on your mental health.
Seeking support from your university is important, but there are also a range of podcasts out there to help you combat any concerns.
The burgeoning Student Mental Health podcast offers bite sized guidance on battling issues brought on from studying.
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You may already be familiar with The Conversation, which publishes regular stories from the world of research (including ).
They now have their own podcast, informing the world of engaging research concerning politics, culture, health and business.
